Telemetry/Neuro-Diagnostic Monitoring Technician

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital in Newark, NJ seeks a Telemetry/Neuro-Diagnostic Monitoring Technician to work under the direction of the Staff Nurse, assisting in clinical and technical procedures for adult telemetry/video EEG patients.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR certification, and hands-on healthcare experience or ECG training; prior EKG strip reading and Neuro-Diagnostic Video EEG experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR certification required.
• 3–6 months healthcare experience or training with ECG equipment.
• Program completion in the specialty.
• Prior reading of EKG strips preferred.
• Neuro-Diagnostic Video EEG Monitoring experience or orientation education.
• Complete didactic course (LTM 100) and competency assessments within 3 months.
• 20 clinical observation hours within 1 month of course completion.

Responsibilities

• Assist under the direction of the Staff Nurse in clinical and technical procedures for telemetry/video EEG monitored adults.

Skills

ECG interpretation

Telemetry monitoring

Healthcare customer care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR Certification

Job description

Responsibilities

The primary purpose of the Telemetry/Neuro-Diagnostic Monitoring Technician position is to be under the direction of the Staff Nurse, assisting in the performance of clinical and technical procedures which contribute to the care of the adult telemetry/video EEG monitored patient (age 17 to maturity).

Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent. CPR Certification required. Three (3) to six (6) months of the healthcare experience or training in the use of electrocardiograph equipment. Successful completion of a program in the specialty. Prior experience in the reading of EKG strips preferred. Validated previous Neuro-Diagnostic Video EEG Monitoring experience or completion of education during orientation. Successful completion of didactic course (LTM 100) and competency assessments within three (3) months of hire. Employee who fails the didactic course, must complete remediation, and pass the course within thirty (30) days. Must complete 20 clinical observation hours with one (1) month of completion of the didactic course.